Property description
Located towards the far end of this exclusive, long cul-de-sac within this sought after residential area and with an interesting variety of styles of detached properties in the road, creating a degree of individuality, an excellent opportunity, for a growing family, to purchase this VERY APPEALING DETACHED RESIDENCE. The IMPRESSIVE SIZE is impossible to assess from the outside and the WELL PROPORTIONED FAMILY ACCOMMODATION includes A RECEPTION HALL, TWO SEPARATE RECEPTION ROOMS - which can also be combined (if required) to provide a THROUGH ROOM OF GOOD SIZE - ideal for relaxed living and also for entertaining, and there are also FOUR BEDROOMS and the fourth bedroom is of quite good size (8'6" x 8'0") with the advantage of NO BULK HEAD! There is GENEROUS WINDOW SPACE affording VERY GOOD NATURAL LIGHT TO THE ROOMS, and the property is enhanced by THE DELIGHTFUL, MAINLY PRIVATE REAR GARDEN OF GOOD SIZE. The property now has scope for some modernisation and improvements and SHOULD RESPOND WELL, and the REALISTIC PRICE REGION has been SET TO ALLOW FOR THIS!
AMENITIES: The property is situated in this much sought after, established residential area which is ideally placed for comfortable daily commuting to Leeds city centre, via Headingley and the university and yet is within relatively easy walking distance of delightful woodland rambles in Adel woods. Delightful open countryside and local golf courses are also only several minutes drive by car. The property is also ideally placed for comfortable daily commuting, by car, to the other commercial centre of Bradford, the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley and the historic, active market town of Otley. There is a choice of public transport facilities to Leeds city centre on either Long Causeway - about ten minutes walk or the main Otley Road - about 15 minutes walk. Golden Acre Park is only several minutes drive from the property and Leeds and Bradford Airport about 15 minutes drive. There are very popular primary schools in Adel (within easy walking distance) and Ralph Thoresby Secondary School is about two and a half miles away. There are local parades of shops in Adel - on the main Otley Road, including a Co-op with post office facility and at the Esso garage (also on Otley Road) there is a Gregg's bakery and Subway and these are within relatively easy walking distance. More extensive shopping facilities can be found at Headingley, Horsforth, Moortown and Meanwood (offering a choice of supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Morrisons) and all of which are within approximately 10-15 minutes drive. Holt Park Centre (less than ten minutes drive) includes an enlarged Asda supermarket and a leisure centre (Holt Park Active) with swimming pool and sports hall. As previously mentioned, the property is within easy walking distance of Adel woods - which has links to the Meanwood Valley Trail and have an interesting variety of wildlife and an abundance of birdlife to observe and enjoy in a beautiful, peaceful setting.
DIRECTIONS: FROM THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS IN ADEL ON THE MAIN OTLEY ROAD turn into Church Lane (see the signpost Adel and Eccup) and barely 50 paces along turn right at the "T" junction into Adel Lane. Proceed on Adel Lane for about one fifth of a mile and turn left into St Helens Lane, when St Helens Gardens is then THE FIRST TURNING ON THE LEFT and this property is then towards the far end on the right.
ACCOMMODATION: The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING, also has THE ADVANTAGE OF UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS, as described below, and the FAMILY ACCOMMODATION briefly comprises:
GROUND FLOOR ARCH SHAPED, STONE EDGED SHALLOW OPEN PORCH Immediately creating interest and character, and with outside light and providing covered access to the...
UPVC FRONT DOOR With double glazed sealed unit panel inset with frosted glass for privacy and a tall UPVC double glazed sealed unit side screen on either side and with frosted glass - matching the front door, and leading to the...
"L" SHAPED RECEPTION HALL 15'8" in length with cornice to the ceiling, central heating radiator and useful DEEP, UNDER STAIRS CLOAKS HANGING AND STORAGE CUPBOARD with electric light.
LOUNGE 16'2" x 13'0" - reducing to 11'11" for approximately 9'0" of the length of the room. A WELL LIT ROOM with corniced ceiling and generous wide UPVC double glazed sealed unit bay window (included in the dimensions) to the front, westerly facing elevation and with a central heating radiator fitted and shaped beneath. Stone fire surround with gas fire and second central heating radiator beneath the colourful, stained glass leaded "porthole" style window depicting "Captain Cook's HMS Endeavour" and adding interest to the room. Sliding and folding doors provide direct access (if required - as there is a door providing separate access from the reception hall) to the...
LIVING-DINING ROOM 13'6" x 13'0" - reducing to 11'11" for approximately 9'0" of the length of the room, and also with Yorkshire stone fire surround which is a very attractive feature and the focal point of the room. There is a tall, sliding double glazed sealed unit patio door in aluminium frame with wide matching fixed side screen and in hardwood surround with window above, and providing direct access to the DELIGHTFUL REAR GARDEN. Serving hatch from the kitchen with sliding twin doors and MYSON electric convector heater. Feature stained glass leaded "porthole" style window - complementing the one in the lounge and also with "nautical" picture.
The lounge and the living-dining room, when combined, form AN EXCELLENT THROUGH ROOM 30'2" in length....IDEAL FOR RELAXED FAMILY LIVING and ALSO FOR ENTERTAINING - particularly for parties and larger family gatherings.
HALF TILED KITCHEN 10'6" x 9'0" with A GENEROUS RANGE of tall wall units to one wall and matching base units with working surface plus adjacent shelved storage unit. Single drainer stainless steel sink with chrome dual flow tap - beneath the UPVC double glazed sealed unit window incorporating a "picture" panel FRAMING THE DELIGHTFUL REAR GARDEN OUTLOOK. Service for gas or electric cookers, plumbing for washing machine, central heating radiator and WALK-IN FLOOR TO CEILING PANTRY with shelving, tiled slab and some natural light provided by a non-opening UPVC double glazed sealed unit window with adjustable vent and patterned glass. A side door from the kitchen leads to the...
DEEP OPEN SIDE PORCH With light, and from where there is access to the...
WALK-IN BOILER ROOM/DRYING ROOM With electric light and housing the ideal Mexico central heating boiler, and with some high level fitted clothes airing rails. On the opposite side of the porch is a service door providing ACCESS TO/FROM THE GARAGE which is a useful facility for unloading shopping and children (?) in bad weather!
TURNED STAIRCASE From the reception hall with a handrail on one side, provides access to the...
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 11'4" in length with cornice to the ceiling.
BEDROOM 1 17'6" x 11'2" with almost full width UPVC double glazed sealed unit bay window (included in the dimensions) to the front elevation and with central heating radiator beneath. There are "glimpses" of a view towards part of Bedquilts playing field - between the detached properties opposite plus a lovely wide expanse of skyline. RECESSED WARDROBES (NOT included in the dimensions) plus adjacent shelved linen storage cupboard and with cupboard space above.
BEDROOM 2 11'3" x 10'9" also with RECESSED WARDROBES and adjacent shelved linen or toiletries storage unit with cupboard space above (NOT included in the dimensions). Generous UPVC double glazed sealed unit window incorporating wide "picture" panel FRAMING A LOVELY OUTLOOK OVER THE REAR GARDEN, and with central heating radiator beneath.
BEDROOM 3 17'0" x 8'9" A VERY WELL LIT "STUDIO" STYLE ROOM ideal as a teenagers bed-sitting room arrangement, and with UPVC double glazed sealed unit dormer style window - almost the full length of the room and with two central heating radiators beneath. There is also access to a...
USEFUL BOX ROOM STYLE STORE PLACE With some natural light plus an electric light.
BEDROOM 4 8'6" x 8'0" and A FOURTH BEDROOM OF QUITE GOOD SIZE with the advantage of NO BULK HEAD, and with central heating radiator beneath the wide, three sectional UPVC double glazed sealed unit front window and from where there is an outlook - between the detached properties opposite - towards part of Bedquilts playing field.
FULLY TILED BATHROOM With coloured fittings comprising panelled bath with dual flow tap and in a wide alcove, with Mira shower unit above and adjacent folding glass shower screen and pedestal wash basin beneath the UPVC double glazed sealed unit window with patterned glass for privacy. Central heating radiator with mirror fronted medicine cabinet above and adjacent glass shelves for toiletries. Deep airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and with slatted linen airing shelves and two sets of twin doors.
SEPARATE COLOURED LOW SUITE WC With fully tiled walls - matching the bathroom, and with UPVC double glazed sealed unit window with frosted glass.
FOLDING WOODEN LOFT LADDER Provides access from the landing to some...
VERY USEFUL, PART BOARDED LOFT STORAGE SPACE With electric light.
OUTSIDE FRONT: There is a neat lawned garden with an interesting variety of mature shrubbery providing an attractive partial screen and a degree of privacy from the road to the lounge window.
PAVED DRIVEWAY With a well stocked shrubbery and heather bed to the side and includes beautiful established azalea bushes, and leads to the...
INTEGRAL GARAGE 17'3" x 8'5" (measured internally) with up and over door, electric light plus good natural light provided by two matching, non-opening UPVC double glazed sealed unit windows with frosted glass. There is also a double power point and storage shelves, and as previously mentioned, a personal service door to the side porch of the property.
A footpath to the side of the garage leads to a TALL HAND GATE from where there is access to the rear garden.
REAR: THE DELIGHTFUL, MAINLY PRIVATE REAR GARDEN OF GOOD SIZE further enhances this family home and should appeal to gardening enthusiasts and families alike and comprises; shaped lawn with well stocked flower beds and an herbaceous border, and there is an interesting variety of mature plants and shrubbery and several small trees including colourful variegated holly bushes. USEFUL GARDEN SHED.
PLEASE NOTE: The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by an inspection of the deeds.
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by appointment through Walker Smale's North Leeds Property Showroom, telephone 0113-2785812.
Property Features :
- Delightful garden of good size
- Rooms of pleasing proportions
- Generous window space
- Good natural light
- Four bedrooms (fourth of good size with no bulk head)
- Separate reception rooms or through room
- Priced to allow scope for some modernisation
- Should respond well!